Each year, we look forward to a fun season of outdoor adventure on the water for youth ages 5 – 17 during the summer. The programs are open to sailors of all skill levels. Sessions are one week each, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, with certified instructors.
We welcome all young sailors to learn the basics of sailing through adventure sailing and racing on a variety of boats owned by the Center. Weekly sessions are on a “first come, first served” basis.
Secure your spot, as the limited number of spaces available tend to fill up quickly.
One week sessions are $325 per student. *Due to rising costs, there has been a price increase for our youth programs. Financial aid scholarships are available!* Please reach out to programdirector@kwcsc.org to apply.
Our primary goal is that students learn and grow from this experience; therefore, it is important that your child is placed in the correct skill level. See class descriptions below:
Homeschoolers Clinic – This class is our learn to sail “crash course” provided for Homeschool students in our community. It is designed for those who have little to no sailing experience. This class is also an excellent option for returning sailors with experience looking to increase their comfort and confidence on the water. In this class we focus on the basics and fundamentals, and spend most of our time on the water sailing and having fun. The ideal age for this class is 7-12 and 13-17 years old.
Little Skippers – This class is designed to get our youngest sailors comfortable on a sailboat and on the water. The goal is to have fun while building a foundation for future sailing opportunities. The ideal age for this class is 5-8 years old.
Sailing 101 – This class is our learn to sail “crash course”. It is designed for those who have little to no sailing experience. This class is also an excellent option for returning sailors with experience looking to increase their comfort and confidence on the water. In this class we focus on the basics and fundamentals, and spend most of our time on the water sailing and having fun. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17 years old.
Sailing 102 – This class is designed for sailors with some experience looking to further develop their sailing skills. This class focuses on gaining confidence and independence on the water. Participants must have successfully completed the Sailing 101 assessment. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17 years old.
Adventure – This class is designed for experienced sailors who want to explore cruising skills and spend more time enjoying sailing. Specific cruising skills may include weather forecasting, anchoring, navigational aids, and overboard recovery. The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17.
Race Week – This class is designed for experienced sailors who want to explore and advance their racing skills. Participants will be invited to participate in the Marathon Mixer in the Middle Regatta 2026 at the end of the week, on July 11th! The ideal age for this class is 9-12 and 13-17.
Camp is led by KWCSC Program Director Savannah Welton and our sailing instructors. Our instructors are certified by US Sailing. They have instructed on a variety of boats, in private lessons, and class environments. Sailing Center leadership is dedicated to safety, fun and learning.
All registrations are now online – To sign up, click the link in the Schedule below for the session you would like your sailor to attend and follow the instructions (up to three children can be registered at the same time for the same class). If the class is fully booked, you can complete the application to be added to a waitlist. You will be contacted if a spot becomes available.
*Due to rising costs, there has been a price increase for our youth programs. Financial aid scholarships are available!* Please reach out to programdirector@kwcsc.org to apply.
May 25 – May 29
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 8–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway, Precision 15, Opti, Laser, 420
Skill Level: Mixed
No Experience Required!
June 1 – June 5
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 5–8
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway, Precision 15, Opti
Skill Level: Beginner
No Experience Required!
June 8 – June 12
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Opti, C420
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
June 15 – June 19
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Opti, C420
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
June 22 – June 26
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway, Precision 15, Opti, C420, Laser
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Experience Required*
June 29 – July 3
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Opti, C420
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
July 6 – July 10
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Opti, C420, Laser
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Experience Required*
July 13 – July 17
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 5-8
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway, Precision 15, Opti
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
No Experience Required!
July 20 – July 24
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Opti, Laser, Precision 15, C420, Hobie Getaway
A collaboration with local schools and organizations, such as Boys & Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, Take Stock in Children, and more, to make sailing accessible to underserved youth in our community.
Contact programdirector@kwcsc.org for more information.
July 27 – June 31
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Opti, C420
Skill Level: Beginner – Intermediate
August 3 – August 7
Monday – Friday, 9AM – 4PM
Ages: 9–12 & 13–17
Boat type: Hobie Wave, Hobie Getaway, Precision 15, Opti, C420, Laser
Skill Level: Intermediate – Advanced
Experience Required*
*Contact our Program Director at programdirector@kwcsc.org to confirm your sailor qualifies for this class.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund will be provided for cancellations made more than 48 hours before the start of class. No refund will be provided for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the start of class. (Exceptions may be made for family emergencies or health challenges.) For extenuating circumstances, please contact the Program Director at programdirector@kwcsc.org
